Benchmark, advocate, and archetype are all synonyms for role model. Cautionary tale and bad example are these antonyms of role model. And here are another 31 synonyms for role model.
Role model Synonyms
- Advocate
- Archetype
- Benchmark
- Coach
- Emblem
- Esteemed figure
- Example
- Figurehead
- Guide
- Hero
- Idol
- Influence
- Inspiration
- Leader
- Luminary
- Mentor
- Model
- Notable
- Paragon
- Pattern
- Pioneer
- Prototype
- Source of guidance
- Standard
- Star
- Teacher
- Trailblazer
- Virtuoso
- Visionary
- Role player